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J12 APE

2003 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

167,483 mi
Last recorded167,483 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 APE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 167,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 160,334 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 155,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 148,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 142,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both headlamps cloudy not affecting light output

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 135,134 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlight pattern poor

Pass 17 Jan 2020 127,557 miles

Headlight Pattern poor

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 120,260 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 113,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,903 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 106,194 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 106,194 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,759 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 91,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 85,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,837 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 46,720 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 41,948 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 35,701 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,244 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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J12 APE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2003 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J12 APE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J12 APE registered?

J12 APE is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is J12 APE safe to buy?

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